me it was such a beautiful night he didn't want to miss watching the stars. That really freaked out his owner. I just told him it takes time to train you humans on our ways.Sometimes I think you will never learn. You sign up my kids for a two or three month training course each year with Mr. Maxey, then my kids are given the unfortunate task of trying to train you for months after they get home. Once in a while we have some excitement over here at the Retriever Barn when Mr. Maxey introduces me to one of his special gals. Not only do I have a great time, but a few months from then you humans have the opportunity to buy my puppies. You need to encourage Mr. Maxey to increase these visits. Overall I enjoy being in the field with my children as Mr. Maxey and I teach them the fundamentals of retrieving. My best days are when Mr. Maxey and I get out by ourselves, away from the pack and get a little hunting in together. That Mr. Maxey is quite a guy. I always look forward to being outside with my master by my side and being able to make another retrieve. At the end of the day I just want to lay down and take a good snooze and dream of another day of hunting. 1995 Duck and Goose Season Comes to a Close This year's duck and goose season has provided plenty of action for retrievers and their owners. The 1995 duck and goose hunting season has come to a close. Those hunters taking advantage of the late season found December's snow and cold temperatures a challenge. The hunting proved to be inconsistent for many who went afield. Some days only the morning hours produced. On other days, only the afternoons were the time flocks were active. The cold temperatures and snow locked in most areas leaving little open water for this year's waterfowl. Near record snowfalls blanketed many areas in northern Ohio. The birds took to the corn fields where the grain left from the Fall harvest would provide a much needed food supply. This left hunters and dogs with...